in case
conjunction
1
: as a precaution against the event that
carries a gun in case he is attacked
2
: if
in case we are surprised, keep by me—
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The document laid out plans for the Polish army to retreat westward to the Vistula River, which runs through the center of Poland, in case of an invasion from the east by Russia.
—arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
As for Panama, Bannon explains that the U.S. regaining control of access to the canal, serves to prevent passage by Chinese and Russian ships between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, in case of conflict.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Deputies also searched both sides of the highway by foot, air and car looking for signs of the group or the BMW in case they had been rerouted off the highway.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
When asked why the devices were retrofitted on older models instead of newer ones, Sarno said the MTA typically uses older car models when making modifications in case there are any unwanted effects.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025
As for Panama, Bannon explains that the U.S. regaining control of access to the canal, serves to prevent passage by Chinese and Russian ships between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, in case of conflict.
—Hersh Shefrin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Deputies also searched both sides of the highway by foot, air and car looking for signs of the group or the BMW in case they had been rerouted off the highway.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
When asked why the devices were retrofitted on older models instead of newer ones, Sarno said the MTA typically uses older car models when making modifications in case there are any unwanted effects.
—Nic F. Anderson, CNN, 9 Mar. 2025
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“In case.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20case. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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